2002 SAAB 9-3 Convertible SE review from North America

Within first month of purchase; throttle body sensor went out $750.

Sid display not working properly.

Currently:

Water pump is broken, leaking transmission fluid out.

Electronic locks on doors, go on and off periodically.

Keys don't lock doors any longer.

Heater goes on and off periodically, will not stay on for long period.

Brake lights come on when you turn corners for no reason.

1 Hydraulic line blew to convertible, so it wouldn't work, spent about $250 for the part, which had to be made. Two weeks later, another one has blown, there are still 4 more to go.

Two weeks ago, transmission blew, no help from GM or Saab USA. Found someone to put in a used one for $2500, have been without car for over 2 weeks.

Worse car I have ever owned, I have been drained financially on this car. Once I get it back, I can't drive it quick enough to trade in for anything other than a SAAB. I never knew a car could cost you everything in the 2 years. I can't even come up with all the thousands more to fix it all. I am so disappointed.

What does it take for car makers to stand behind their product? I have read hundreds of owners complaining about the same things.

This car has really taken years off my life due to the extreme stress of not having a car, or figuring out how to come up with thousands each time.

The only positive thing I can say is the heated seats stayed working!